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Castrillo Matajudios

Residents Vote to Change Spanish Village's Racist Name

The small Spanish village known as Castrillo Matajudios, which translates to "Camp Kill Jews," is getting renamed after the town's voters decided the time had come for a change.
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Latin American Countries Among Happiest Places in World, Poll Finds

Gallup's most recent happiness poll, which measures the positive emotions of the world broken down by country and conducted annually, found that nine of the top 10 happiest nations are Latin American.
Memorial Day

Memorial Day 2014 History: What is the Holiday Known For?

While Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of the summer season, its main purpose is to honor those who died in America's wars.
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Marines Serve Breakfast for San Diego's Homeless Veterans

On Sunday morning a group of Marines from the Twentynine Palms base in Southern California came down to San Diego to serve up breakfast for homeless veterans and other residents at the St. Vincent de Paul Village in the city's downtown area.
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Pope Francis Visits Holy Land, Calls for End to Anti-Semitism

Pope Francis visited Jewish and Muslim holy sites during a trip to Israel Monday, where he called for an end to religious violence and anti-Semitism.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2014: What Latino Stars Are Doing On Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day Weekend is here! And while you’re wearing your best patriotic outfit and “chefing” it up at your annual Memorial Day BBQ, you can check out what some of your favorite Latin stars are doing for the big weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend 2014: People Pay Tribute to Latino Veterans on Internet

Memorial Day weekend has arrived again, and although we know the holiday brings us plenty of pleasure as we watch movies, eat barbeque and enjoy the warmer weather, we also want to remember to pay respect to the men and women who have lost their lives in service to our country, and salute the ones who continue to serve.
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#Ihaveembraced 'Embrace' Documentary Kickstarter Reaches Funding Goal: Australian Mother Wants to Teach Women to Love Their Bodies [Video]

She has received numerous support, including from celebrities
Elliot Rodger, Santa Barbara Killer

Who Is Elliott Rodger? 'Tired of Being Rejected' Isla Vista Suspect Shooter Profile Revealed [Video]

Authorities have identified Elliot Rodger as the suspect in Friday night's deadly shooting rampage in the town of Isla Vista, near the campus of University of California at Santa Barbara. A chilling video reveals the young man's intentions to go on a violent and vengeful killing spree.
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Costco, Google, Facebook Rated Best Places to Work: Glassdoor Surveyed Employee Happiness, Pay, and Benefits

Costco was the only non-tech employer in the top 5
Robert Gates

New Boy Scouts of America President Thinks Organization Should Allow Gay Adults Should but Won't Change Policy

On Friday, new Boy Scouts of America president Robert Gates said he would have allowed openly gay adults to take leadership roles within the organization last year.
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Memorial Day 2014: Top Quotes Honoring Servicemen and Women

To all those who served, thank you!
Memorial Day Commemorated At Arlington National Cemetery in 2013

Memorial Day Parades: DC, New York City and Chicago

Multiple parades will take around the country on Monday.
Fleet Week

Memorial Day Reflection: Latinos Honor Those Who Served and Died Before Them at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

What does Memorial Day mean to Latinos serving in the U.S.? "It's an honor to be back in New York. It's my third time coming to Fleet Week. It's always great time to interact with New Yorkers," "It is truly an honor to be given the opportunity to serve. There is no greater feeling to be in a position to help others and to show that you can make it anywhere," Waldamar Sefaro of Puerto Rico, who is serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Norfolk, Virginia told Latin Post.
Hermosa Beach, CA

Memorial Day Hotspots for Latino Tourists: New York, Miami, Los Angeles

Latino tourists can honor the country's fallen heroes while also kicking off the summer season at various events in major U.S. cities.
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What's the Difference Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?

Although Veterans Day and Memorial Day both honor military personnel, there are differences between the two holidays.
Mike Hudack

Facebook Product Director Mike Hudack Posts Rant Against CNN, Nation's Media

Mike Hudack, Facebook's director of product, wrote a lengthy, self-proclaimed rant Thursday in which he blasts the current state of the media and its lack of serious news coverage.
Dreamers

Undocumented Millennials Share Their Political and Personal Views in Nationwide Survey

Less than half of undocumented youth living in the United States identify with the Democratic Party, while most of the others claim loyalty to independent parties or nonparty affiliations, according to a new study published earlier this week.
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Austin Goes 'Batty' as 1.5 Million Mexican Bats Gather to Feast on Insects Under the Congress Bridge [Video]

The people of Austin know how to party, play awesome live music and cook up some savory BBQ, but there is another noteworthy 'bat-ass' attraction: a nightly bat feeding frenzy where 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats gather to feast on Austin's insects under the city's South Congress Bridge.
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